I'm not sure why this happens, but one of my favorite things about traveling, is arriving home with renewed appreciation for the simple things and simpler life of home. We had a wonderful Anniversary trip to San Francisco last weekend and the weather was absolute perfection, as was the food, the wine, the celebration. Returning home to a very busy work week gave little time to catch our breath. Now that the weekend is upon us, I intend to do just that...... take a breath, see my world with fresh eyes, and enjoy some simple pleasures at home.
Take some time to enjoy the view
Our weekend may include some poolside grilling since it will still be hot here in Chico (personally I am looking forward to a little crisp feel to the air). Mixing it up with some grilled fruit can be a refreshing twist.
I am planning on making my favorite 'go to' brunch dish. The Puffy Baked Pancake is quick, no fuss and versatile. You can add a number of different sweet or savory toppings to change it up. With only 5 basic ingredients it's likely that you'll almost always have the makings on hand. I originally received this recipe from my cousin, Jan, and it's become a family favorite with my step-daughters. Who doesn't love a recipe that includes the phrase 'batter should be lumpy'? This is my kind of dish!
(I have a new camera, and I'm a novice, so I'm always curious as to how the photos will turn out.....I actually like this shot)
Recipe: Puffy Baked Pancake with lemon and powdered sugar
1/2 cup unbleached white flour
2 large eggs
1/2 cup milk
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Confectioners’ sugar
Fresh Lemon Wedges
1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Melt butter in a nonstick or well-seasoned 12-inch skillet (a baking dish can be used instead) and place in oven; when butter foams, remove skillet from oven.
2. In a large bowl, beat eggs, then add milk and vanilla, mix. Add flour and whisk gently. Batter should be lumpy. When oven is hot, pour mixture into skillet or baking pan.
3. Bake 15-20 minutes, or until pancake is puffy and lightly browned. Sprinkle with confectioners’ sugar, squeeze fresh lemon wedges; serve immediately.
Yield: 4 servings. Enjoy!
This is one of my favorite photos from our trip to Rome last year. I'm having fun creating collages in Shopstyle of some of my favorite fashion, beauty and home items which link to the source for easy shopping!
Afternoon in Rome
Favorite links:
Speaking of fresh eyes, one of my favorite blogger friends is back to blogging on Lush and another of my favorites, Style Maniac, received an award and passed it on. Both of these ladies inspire so take a peek. It's a great week for bloggers (or even part-timers like me).
Our peaceful Sunday at home.... with Jack (he is a dog in a cat's body)
Here's to looking at life with fresh eyes.......what small things do you hope to savor on the weekend?
Cheers,
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2 comments:
Happy Weekend, Heather!!! There's no place like home, right? Seems we live out part of a fantasy vacation believing we will be revived, and then, we find reality is the answer to refresh us. I can't think of anything else to compare, other than--a roller coaster. They're exhilarating. But, to ride it without ever stopping? It's good to get off and feel the ground, so the excitement can build again. Oh well......maybe that's ONE of many analogies for why there's no place like home. Nevertheless, I am so happy for you to have enjoyed a wonderful getaway, and reason to have had to do so!
I can completely agree that a batter has to be lumpy. Even my boys all make sure that I don't take out the lumps--especially with pancakes. The peach recipe looks amazing.
You made me laugh with the caption of your cat. My dog thinks he's a human, but I believe a cat that thinks he's a dog has got to be way more intriguing and entertaining!
Finally, thank you so much, Heather, for the mention. My goodness, I feel like I am included in some of the most prestigious blog company. Thank you precious friend. xo
Hello Shelly! Hope you're enjoying your weekend in your beautiful new neighborhood. I love your analogies, always so insightful. There is no place like home for sure. Thankfully some of us 'nesters' make it a home as quickly as possible, even after a move. Home is where the heart is...which means we are always at home in some ways. Here's to making your new home special.
Shelly, I'm am so pleased to see you back in blog land again, and receiving a well-deserved award to boot. I just couldn't help but shout it out! Cheers to you my friend. xo, Heather
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